Looking like something strong enough to repel a gorilla attack, the Britax Companion Infant Car Seat is one of the safest infant car seats available anywhere. Even though it looks tough, it is still handsome in color and contour. You can choose from aqua and black, or plum and tan.
Some of the nice features are:
Adjustable base height dial that is easy to operate
Anti-rebound bar to reduce movement in the event of an accident
5-point adjustable harness
Side foam to protect baby’s head in a side-impact collision
Inflatable pad for additional head protection
Adjustable canopy with cover that can be removed for cleaning
Soft grip adjustable handle for carrying
Belt paths in the seat so it can be secured in the car even without the base
Flexible system for latching
Built in lock off
Can purchase extra bases for multiple cars
The Britax Companion Infant Car Seat can easily become a complete travel system because all of the car seats can be used in conjunction with a Britax stroller.
Because of the extra protection provided by the Britax Companion Infant Car Seat, it weighs a little more than most other baby car seats on the market. The question is, are you willing to carrying around a couple of extra pounds to keep your baby safer.
In addition to the extra weight, a couple of complaints you might have about the car seat are:
Sometimes the buttons on the handle stick and do not work easily
It may be a little more difficult to fasten and unfasten from the base than some other brands
Some babies hate the head support because it is hard to look from side to side
The headrest may have a tendency to slip down
The straps sometimes get in the way when putting baby into the seat
Some of the problems with the Britax Companion Infant Car Seat, such as the straps getting in the way, are probably just as applicable to most other brands of car seats as well.
For increased safety for baby, sometimes it is worth a little extra hassle for mom and dad.
